Main prediction: KAA Gent to win

Alternative tip: X2

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The Pro League 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent meet again this 06/09, at 12:30, at Jan Breydel Stadion. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Cercle Brugge have won 0 time(s). KAA Gent have won 4. KAA Gent are the favourites with a 39.00% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent.

Prediction for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

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Double Chance: Draw or KAA Gent

Overview Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

KAA Gent are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 2.564 and a 39.00% chance of winning. Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging win are 3.03 and a draw is 3.97.

In the Belgium Pro League, Cercle Brugge have 0 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded. The top scorer is Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, KAA Gent have 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. José Mendieta is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent

In 20 clashes, KAA Gent have the advantage over Cercle Brugge: 9 win(s) against 8 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 20/02/2026, in the Pro League, the match score was: KAA Gent 0-1 Cercle Brugge.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Cercle Brugge: current form

Cercle Brugge are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.

See the numbers in the Belgium Pro League 2026/27:

0 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.5 point(s) per match

5 goals scored (1.25 per match)

Top scorer: Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun (1 goal(s))

KAA Gent: current form

Meanwhile, KAA Gent have played only 3 match(es) in the Pro League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

3 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: José Mendieta (2 goal(s))

Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent key players

In the Pro League, Lukas Hubert Mondele Anzun carries Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Dante Vanzeir, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Steve Ngoura has 7 goal(s).

On the other side, José Mendieta is the name that frightens the most for The Buffalos with 2 goal(s) in the Pro League.

In terms of playmaking, Siebe Van der Heyden leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Wilfried Kanga has accumulated 12 goal(s).

Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent statistics in the Pro League

Cercle Brugge have an average of 14.25 corners and 1 cards per match. Meanwhile, KAA Gent have 6.67 corners and 1.67 cards. See the numbers for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent in the table below.

Home Team

Cercle Brugge Team Logo

Cercle Brugge

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D D L

0.4

Home L D L W W

1.4

Away L D L W D

1

Away Team

KAA Gent Team Logo

KAA Gent

Belgium - Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W D W

2.6

Home W W D D W

2.2

Away W W W D L

2

More tips for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent in the Pro League:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Cercle Brugge will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent.

We just see some flaws that KAA Gent can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.32, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.

Correct score prediction for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

KAA Gent's favoritism is backed by the numbers and history points to a match with goals at both ends. Exact score: Cercle Brugge 1-2 KAA Gent. Getting the correct result right is rare. Treat it as entertainment and bet responsibly.

Where to watch Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

Check out where to watch the live match between KAA Gent and Cercle Brugge:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Cercle Brugge and KAA Gent

The line-ups for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent in the Jupiler Pro League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging line-up

  • 1

    Gaëtan Coucke

    Goalkeeper

  • 2

    Ibrahim Diakité

    Defender

  • 5

    Emmanuel Kakou

    Defender

  • 9

    Steve Ngoura

    Forward

  • 12

    Valy Konaté

    Defender

  • 13

    Dante Vanzeir

    Forward

  • 15

    Gary Magnée

    Defender

  • 19

    Makaya Ibrahima Diaby

    Midfielder

  • 24

    Geoffrey Kondo

    Defender

  • 42

    Lukas Anzun

    Midfielder

  • 71

    Viggo Martens

    Midfielder

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent line-up

  • 5

    Mouhamed Ngom

    Defender

  • 8

    László Bénes

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Momodou Sonko

    Forward

  • 14

    Kyrell Wilson

  • 16

    Christian Burgess

    Defender

  • 17

    Mathias Delorge-Knieper

    Midfielder

  • 20

    Tiago Araújo

    Defender

  • 22

    Leonardo Lopes

    Midfielder

  • 33

    Davy Roef

    Goalkeeper

  • 44

    Siebe Heyden

    Defender

  • 47

    José Mendieta

    Forward

The KAA Gent starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

Match: Cercle Brugge vs KAA Gent

Tournament: Jupiler Pro League 2026/27

Date: 06/09/2026

Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: Jan Breydel Stadion

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 3 September 2026, at 20:11 Last updated on 3 September 2026, at 20:11
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.